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State agencies can rehire workers terminated for lack of a COVID-19 vaccine

When Gov. Jay Inslee’s misguided vaccine mandate ended in May, his office said there would not be an outreach effort to rehire the more than 2,000 employees lost because of the condition for employment — even with staff... — Updated 10/12/2023

 

Gas attacks stress struggling Americans

Gov. Jay Inslee inappropriately used our state’s building codes to ban natural gas in new homes and commercial buildings. Now, the Biden Administration is going a step further issuing rules that drastically clamp down on natural... — Updated 10/12/2023

 

Don't buy into renewed COVID hysteria

Just as memories of COVID lockdowns and mask mandates were fading to the back of our collective minds, the hysteria is returning, and many are wondering how to react. The two new strains responsible for the surge in cases are... — Updated 10/5/2023

 

Natural gas attacks stressful

Gov. Jay Inslee inappropriately used our state’s building codes to ban natural gas in new homes and commercial buildings. Now, the Biden Administration is going a step further issuing rules that drastically clamp down on natural... — Updated 10/5/2023

 

Canceled drilling leases hurts us

While media focus was on Joe Biden’s decree putting a tiny plot of land within the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge off limits to oil and gas exploration, reporters ignored the bigger story. Biden’s other proclamation forbids ta... — Updated 9/28/2023

 

My nightmare is a call to action to build schools

Martin Luther King Jr. had a dream. His dream turned into one of the most famous speeches to address inequality in our country. His speech represented how optimistic he was. I, however, am not such an optimist … I have... — Updated 9/28/2023

 

Fake news isn't our problem

Our problem is not that there is too much “fake news.” Our problem is that too many people believe it. Fortunately, there is an “antidope” — epistemology , the theory of knowledge or “how we know what we know.... — Updated 9/28/2023

 

mRNA vaccines not used in cows

It’s been a pretty nice season to go to the fairs around the region—in most cases not too hot and not too cool. Always nice to be able to connect with both our adult and youth producers. The fairs are certainly an American... — Updated 9/28/2023

 

Banning diesel truck is reckless

There is an axiom: Don’t let “the perfect” get in the way of the good! That is important to remember when it comes to improving our air quality. While climate activists want to banish all fossil fuels to control greenhouse... — Updated 9/21/2023

 

Voting Democrat will make things worse

I was born in Spokane and raised on a small ranch west of the city. My parents were lifelong Democrats. In the 1940s and 1950s, the Democrats had a much different party. Let’s look at today. If you vote for Democrats every select... — Updated 9/21/2023

 

Ag laws show first-world mindset

The phrase “first-world problems” has become a punch line – a throwaway statement because it is uttered by people with plenty of gadgets, a reliable food supply and a secure roof over their heads. It has also dulled our... — Updated 9/21/2023

 

Service to America avoids student debt

There is an axiom: Don’t let “the perfect” get in the way of the good! That is important to remember when it comes to improving our air quality. While climate activists want to banish all fossil fuels to control greenhouse ga... — Updated 9/14/2023

 

State score low on freedom index

Pullman Washington-based Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories recently published its 2023 Index of Freedom report. The report ranks all 50 states based on government efficiency, regulatory freedom and energy resiliency. The top-pe... — Updated 9/14/2023

 

Do you feel safer?

Do you feel safer? Over the past few years, our state has witnessed a steady rise in several types of crime. This has caused serious harm in many communities on both sides of the state, and many Washingtonians continue to live in... — Updated 9/14/2023

 
 By Mark Schoesler    Opinion

'Gag order' issued on gas rates

For several months, drivers and businesses have had to endure the sharp increase in fuel prices since the state’s cap-and-trade program – or “cap-and-tax,” as I like to call it – went into effect Jan. 1. But consumers,... — Updated 9/7/2023

 

Farmers became heroes in wildfire

I want to write to you to hopefully be allowed to show recognition and appreciation to the farmers who saved our homes in the Four Lakes area, specifically around Medifor, Taylor and Medical Lake Four Lakes Roads. If it was not... — Updated 9/7/2023

 

Trump fulfills emotional needs for supporters

Early in Barack Obama’s presidency, Republican Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell announced his most important achievement would be to make Obama a one-term president. Ever since, McConnell has opposed anything Democrats... — Updated 9/7/2023

 
 By Mark Mix    Opinion

Workers deserve right to work

As you shop for back-to-school supplies for your kids, consider this: The clerks, shelf stockers, truck drivers and factory workers who make that possible can all be legally forced to pay money to a union or else be fired. You... — Updated 9/7/2023

 

Let's be good stewards

I remember Dad used to sometimes take my sister and me to the soda fountain in the town where we grew up. I just said "soda fountain"; does that make me a senior citizen? I remember seeing a little boy and his older sister... — Updated 8/31/2023

 
 By Drew Lawson    Opinion

Humanity shines as Gray Fire hit Medical Lake area

On Friday afternoon, Aug. 18, our spirits were high. I’d just finished work for the day and was planning to grill some brats and cook baked beans for an enjoyable barbecue dinner. Summer weekends were running out, and we wanted t... — Updated 8/25/2023

 
 By Roger Harnack    Opinion

Traffic issue highlighted a lack of preparation

A quip on a social media post said it all: “Harrington has never been so busy.” That tongue-in-cheek post was in reference to the diversion of Interstate 90 traffic between... — Updated 8/25/2023

 

Focus on powerlines to avoid fires

Many fingers are again pointed at electric utilities because downed power lines are suspected of starting another horrific wildfire---the one that raced through Lahaina killing hundreds of unsuspecting people. Who would have... — Updated 8/25/2023

 
 By Roger Harnack    Opinion

It's summer, not 'climate change'

The National Weather Service predicts we will see the hottest temperatures of the summer this week. It’s even gone so far as to declare an “excessive heat warning” until 11... — Updated 8/17/2023

 
 By Don C. Brunell    Opinion

Blame the beetles for forest health

Growing up in the 60s, our parents blamed everything on “The Beatles.” According to them, they were “the punks” from Liverpool who caused all the teenagers to go crazy.... — Updated 8/17/2023

 

Bypass meat counter; buy from fairs

Washington is home to 65 fairs featuring everything from livestock and horse events to “still life” entries like photography and fresh vegetable displays. The bounty on display is remarkable. August and September are when... — Updated 8/17/2023

 

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